The Curse of the 9th Festival
Within the corridors of music, conspiracy theories have woven intricate tales. The captivating "Paul is Dead" rumor about Paul McCartney and the enigmatic "27 Club" encompassing pop and rock luminaries have ignited fascination. Classical music, too, echoes with such fate theories—Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved, Mozart’s and Tchaikovsky’s enigmatic demises, and Paganini’s reputed pact with the devil. Amid these whispers, the eminent "Curse of the Ninth" stands out, suggesting an ominous destiny for composers' ninth symphonies.
In the ninth month of this year, Symphony.live immerses in the Curse of the 9th. This haunting legend unveils a chilling pattern—composers daring to create their ninth symphonies often met untimely ends, leaving their tenth symphonies unfinished. Join us in homage to the audacious composers who ventured into the realm of Symphony No. 9: Beethoven, Schubert, Dvořák, Bruckner, and Gustav Mahler.
Surrender to the breathtaking beauty of these No. 9 Symphonies, which have captivated audiences for centuries, as you explore the enigmatic link between these sonic wonders and the mystique of No. 9.
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The Curse of the 9th Program
Tuesday, September 5th
Dancing with Delight
Considered to be his greatest orchestral work, Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 received poor reception at first. Innovative in style and in size, it was praised by Mendelssohn and Schumann.
Wednesday, September 6th
Serenade of Dreams
Dominic Seldis leads us on a tour through the influences and idiosyncrasies that underpin the phenomenal work of Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony.
Thursday, September 7th
Sublime Harmonies
Christoph von Dohnányi conducted the Orchestre de Paris in this inspiring performance of Schubert's Symphony No.9, The Great.
Friday, September 8th
From the New World
A complete performance from the Czech Philharmonic and Jiří Bělohlávek presenting an exciting voyage into a brilliant work of Dvořák’s 9th Symphony.
Tuesday, September 12th
Alle Menschen werden Brüder
Iván Fischer conducted the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on this performance of Beethoven's Symphony no. 9, IV. Presto.
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The Tale of Bruckner's Ninth
Journey through compelling story of Anton Bruckner's 'unfinished' Ninth Symphony with a visually stunning narrative from musicologist Mattias Lundberg
Thursday, September 14th
The Awakening of No. 9
Iván Fischer conducted the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on this performance of Beethoven's Symphony no. 9.
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Bruckner's Unfinished Opus
An inspirational performance of Bruckner’s last Symphony No. 9 under the baton of legendary conductor Franz Welser-Möst in Stockholm.
Tuesday, September 19th
The Farewell
Der Abschied evokes a a sense of mortality and separation that is followed by rebirth and a deep union of the human being with nature and the universe.
Wednesday, September 20th
Mahler: I have lost touch with the World
Mahler’s life and mind are given a biographical musical treatment via his stunning 9th Symphony in this documentary.
Thursday, September 21th
The curse of Gustav Mahler - Part 1
Mahler’s spectacular Das Lied von der Erde, is a marvelously orchestrated piece reflecting a vision of tragedy, sentimental grief, and faith in life’s renewal.
Friday, September 22st
The curse of Gustav Mahler - Part 2
Mahler’s spectacular Das Lied von der Erde, is a marvelously orchestrated piece reflecting a vision of tragedy, sentimental grief, and faith in life’s renewal.
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